[Goanet-News] Book reading :: Anna Karenina :: March 18, 2011 :: International Centre Goa :: 5-7 pm

2011-03-17 Thread Frederick Noronha
'World of Books' Book Reading Workshop Leo Tolstoy Centenary Celebrations in Nov, 2010 made us revisit his works and we bring to you ANNA KARENINA,  which he called his first true novel An extremely engrossing read, this book tells the tale of one of the most enthralling love affairs in the

[Goanet-News] Goa news for March 18, 2011

2011-03-17 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** For Goa tourism, the sky's the limit - Times of India rKN_R_myA

[Goanet] Daily Grook #908

2011-03-17 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #908 = CAESAR'S SCISSORS = by Francis Rodrigues ancient rome's taxman was a sadistic geezer, grabbed your home and cried hail...seizure! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com

[Goanet] Goan Youth convention: This is your time, this is your moment

2011-03-17 Thread George Pinto
Dear all You are cordially invited to the Goa Sudharop INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Convention is being organized by Youth and the events, topics, presentations will cover ages 15-40, although all ages are invited to attend as people

[Goanet] Goa worried over legality of iron ore coming from Maharashtra

2011-03-17 Thread Frederick Noronha
Is this just a red-herring to distract from the real problem at hand -- legal mining? FN Goa worried over legality of iron ore coming from Maharashtra http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_goa-worried-over-legality-of-iron-ore-coming-from-maharashtra_1520768 -- FN +91-9822122436 P

[Goanet] SMILE...................... IT'S WEEKEND (17/03/2011)

2011-03-17 Thread CAJETAN DE
HOW MUCH..   A major traffic jam on Zuari bridge in Goa was preventing people from moving forward. A motorist (Pidu) shouted out wanting to know what was happening. A guy (Cyril) from the front replied:-   Cyril: Well at the traffic crossing Minister is sprawled across the road. He is

[Goanet] CCP SHOULD NOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE MLA’S

2011-03-17 Thread Aires Rodrigues
That Panaji’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor were selected at a meeting in Taleigao outside the jurisdiction of Corporation of City of Panaji is a very bad start by the new team. It is very important that the CCP get its independence and stops being remote controlled by MLA’s. The Mayor and the 29

[Goanet] Panjim CCP Elections

2011-03-17 Thread Arwin Mesquita
On the Positive, I would like to appreciate the efforts of all those people and voters involved, in significantly reducing the potential winning margin of the Monserrate panel, at the recently held CCP elections. On the Negative, for those who have voted for the latter panel, I can also hold

Re: [Goanet] Chaalis chor metaphor...

2011-03-17 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Frederick Noronha wrote: Would it be okay if these guys said 39 chors? Of course, the Ali Baba metaphor wouldn't work then... FN Of course, yes. We should leave out the guy who gives you grants to do independent journalism. r

[Goanet] GRA rally

2011-03-17 Thread SOTER
Eugene wrote: I coluld not find any rough figures of the crowd. How many people attended this rally?comment:Newspapers and local TV channels were definitely abundantly gracious in claiming that 'thousands of people attended the rally.Pics are always there to see the huge gaps to give a feeling

[Goanet] GRA and the resolutions - Special

2011-03-17 Thread JoeGoaUk
GRA and the resolutions - Special http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGe5e1wPirs Please note, there is another meeting at Margao on 8th April (as announced). People should come in large numbers. Together we can change Together we can save Goa Act wisely. joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI

[Goanet] QUESTIONS FROM A NEW MEMBER

2011-03-17 Thread prabhu
I am a new member, joined today. THREE URGENT QUESTIONS: 1. You wrote that you sent me a password. I didn't see one. What was it? What do I need to use it for and when? Can you give it again? 2. I want to make a comment against the 14th March post of Gabriel D'Souza

[Goanet] No gambling for Goans, says BJP (IANS)

2011-03-17 Thread pinheiro
Response to Below statement: Is is not the our beloved IIT ex-chief minister Manohar Parikar who introduced the Gambling Casinos to Goans? Is it not true BJP and congress have colluded to ensure these off-shore casinos remain on-shore at Panjim? Goans may had been fooled twice not will not be

[Goanet] ENSURE SAFETY OF KAIGA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT-SHANTARAM NAIK

2011-03-17 Thread pinheiro
Response to Mr Shantaraman Naik : Our Rajya Sabha nominate MP Mr Shantaraman Naik is very busy raising issues in Parliament and his question on Kaiga Nuclear Power safety issue may be right but he seems to be totally disconnect with larger safety issues of Goans effected by the mining

[Goanet] GRA meeting at Azad Maidan

2011-03-17 Thread pinheiro
Hats off to all the guys who attended the GRA meeting. You showed to the rest of the Goans that there are people who are ready to walk the talk. Those brave hearts showed to rest of the Goans they cannot be bought for few rupees , they care Goa more then their Jobs and comforts of their

Re: [Goanet] Chaalis chor metaphor...

2011-03-17 Thread Frederick Noronha
That would make it 38! Anyone else wants to list any other sacred cows? FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 17 March 2011 09:27, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com wrote: To Goanet - Frederick Noronha wrote: Would it be okay if these guys said 39 chors? Of course,

Re: [Goanet] Quote... unquote: RC Sinha, on Goa, politicians, and things not getting done

2011-03-17 Thread Frederick Noronha
Dear Tucarama Naique/Tukaram Naik, I agree this post is hardly constructive journalism. But the links are intriguing nonetheless. Do you know more about Sinha, and what advice he was offering Goa on SEZs? QUOTE Meanwhile, I got a letter from Manohar Parrikar, CM of Goa and I thought it would be

Re: [Goanet] Quote... unquote: RC Sinha, on Goa, politicians, and things not getting done

2011-03-17 Thread J. Colaco jc
Tukaram Naik / Tucarama Naique wrote: from Frederick Noronha I do not see any constructive journalism. I heard he is a journalist; BORN in Brasil and now in Goa; possibly Goan ANCESTRY. The post does enlightens only Indians as to what Goans are. Absolutely no help to any Goan who I have been

Re: [Goanet] GRA meeting at Azad Maidan

2011-03-17 Thread Gina Fernandes
Mr. Pinheiro,   I am extremely proud of your mail...Hats off to the guys who attended the GRA meeting... you know I am so overwhelmed with joy to know that some of our goans are hell bend to change the present outlook of our beloved Goa by hook or by crook..Defend Goa with their power against

Re: [Goanet] QUESTIONS FROM A NEW MEMBER

2011-03-17 Thread Frederick Noronha
Michael, you just need to post your response to goa...@goanet.org Pls make sure - It's in plain text (not HTML formatting) - You trim the unnecessary part before replying Thanks! FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 16 March 2011 23:30, prabhu michaelpra...@vsnl.net

[Goanet] Holistic Medicine by Pandurang - Part 1

2011-03-17 Thread Santosh Helekar
In his retirement from public life President Pandurang has decided to be an alternative public servant by doing all kinds of alternative things, like practicing alternative medicine, using alternative energy, writing alternative history, living an alternative lifestyle, and finding alternatives

[Goanet] Dubai Black Money

2011-03-17 Thread Arwin Mesquita
If the Indian Government is really serious about addressing the issue of Black Money, can they investigate Indian Politicians using Dubai as a conversion hub of Black Money. There are Goan Ministers in particular who come to Dubai very frequently and have their agents who facilitiate their

[Goanet] Can You Do It, MP Shantaram Naik ?

2011-03-17 Thread Freddy Fernandes
Can You Do It, MP Shantaram Naik ? Ever since the catastrophic annihilation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the N word, has been giving humanity the night mares. The word nuclear sends shivers down the spines of the educated; the illiterate are ignorant of its existence and won't be able to fathom

[Goanet] 1904 Goa photo

2011-03-17 Thread Frederick Noronha
Photograph from 1904, Goan Catholic family from South Goa http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoart/2532359183/ Lovely image from the GoaProject _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm)

[Goanet] Wildtrek Adventures: Treasure Sunday

2011-03-17 Thread Savio Fernandes
Treasure Sunday Wildtrek Adventures beats the year ending stress, both in business and studies with a day out at Bat Island on Sunday 27th March 2011. Join us on a day of fun frolic and games as we explore the wilderness of the offshore island. Pickups from Mapusa, Panaji and Cortalim as we

[Goanet] Woman has lucky escape from Monkey attack

2011-03-17 Thread samir umarye
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 15: A 52 year old lady was today escaped from a possible attack from a monkey at Vathadev Bicholim. According to the available information one Suman Manjrekar from Vathadev Bicholim was working in the kulagar when a monkey jumped from the tree and started chasing

[Goanet] Mashelkar ... on affordable innovation

2011-03-17 Thread Frederick Noronha
R.A. Mashelkar: Breakthrough designs for ultra-low-cost products Focussing on the Nano, the Jaipur foot, new drugs ... http://www.ted.com/talks/r_a_mashelkar_breakthrough_designs_for_ultra_low_cost_products.html _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ FN

[Goanet] Goa news for March 18, 2011

2011-03-17 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** For Goa tourism, the sky's the limit - Times of India rKN_R_myA